

Minimum grades of C/2.0 must be earned in each of the courses required for the program. Application to the Surgical Technology program.ģ. Official high school transcripts or equivalent.Ģ. The following is program outcomes of graduates taking the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) certifying exam the first time:ġ. On Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and SurgicalĪssisting (Commission on Accreditation ofĪllied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) North Idaho College Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission
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All Professional Component courses must be passed with a minimum cumulative grade point average of C+/2.3 and must be passed consecutively before continuing to the next courses. An Associate of Applied Science Degree is awarded upon successful completion of the program. Program requirements other than the Professional Component are open to all students who meet specific course prerequisites. Ten students are admitted to the Professional Component of the program each fall semester. The Surgical Technology program is a selective admissions program. A clinical externship begins in semester four of the Professional Component and provides students with the opportunity to work in real-life settings. The program combines didactic, laboratory, and clinical instruction, which provides students with the knowledge and skills required to enter the field of surgical technology in accordance with the American Medical Association and the Association of Surgical Technologist guidelines. The Surgical Technology program prepares students for entry-level employment as surgical technologists in hospitals, surgery centers, and specialty clinics. The priority application period ends in early November however, applications may be accepted after this date if program space is available.Ĭontact the Health Professions Advisor by calling 20 for additional program and application information.

The priority application period ends in early June however, applications may be accepted after this date if program space is available.Īpplication to the spring Surgical Technology (SURG) Program opens in late September for January program admission. We strive to deliver a cost-effective, convenient and comprehensive educational path to achieve our vision, and yours of obtaining surgical assistant certification.Application to the fall Surgical Technology (SURG) Program opens in late March for August program admission. The RASA team takes the educational component seriously.

We view ourselves as an extended part of the OR team. Students’ knowledge and ethical principles to meet the standards of the demanding role of a surgical assistant, as defined by the American College of Surgeons. With our current and innovative teaching methods, our students develop the necessary skills through surgical assistant training. Our vision is to provide cost-effective vocational education programs that meets industry demands and inspires individuals to achieve their educational goals and move onto a rewarding career. The mission of the Royal Academy of Surgical Assisting is to provide students with current and comprehensive educationally sound training programs that match industry demands and that promotes optimal patient care and ethical professional development, as demonstrated by happy and successful graduates and employers in their chosen career field.
